Snowboarder powder turn

Timeline

This project has been shaped through years of study, community engagement, and regulatory review. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished so far.

2014
Land Acquired

Section 19 and one-quarter of Section 30 were acquired to expand recreational opportunities.

2015-2016
Community Engagement

Stakeholder groups formed, public meetings and outreach efforts take place.

2016
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Mission Ridge Landslide Report
2017
Initial County Engagement

Initial meetings with Chelan County, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and US Forest Service officials to outline the proposed expansion process. MR begins the permitting process through a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS).

2017
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Geohazards Report
  • Preliminary Geologic Site Reconnaissance Memo
2018
MPR Application Submitted

Master Planned Resort (MPR) application filed and deemed complete.

2018
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Geologic/Geotechnical Feasibility Study Access Road Memo
  • Supplement to SEPA Checklist
  • Aquatics, Wildlife and Botany Resources Report (Washington Conservation Science Institute)
  • Traffic Impact Analysis Report
2019
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Review of Revised Expansion Plans Memo
  • Seismic Refraction Survey Access Road
  • Mission Ridge MPR Fire Protection Plan
  • Mission Ridge Hydrology Memorandum
  • Traffic Impact Analysis Report
  • Economic Significance Report
2020
EIS Required

Mission Ridge is notified that a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) would now be required rather than an MDNS.

2020
Studies/Reports Completed
  • USFS Mission Ridge Expansion Draft Environmental Assessment
  • Geotechnical Report Access Road
  • Mission Ridge Aquatics, Wildlife, and Botany Resources Report
2021
Additional EIS Steps Started

Mission Ridge begins additional environmental studies to support the review process and ensure a comprehensive understanding of site conditions.

2021
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Traffic Impact Analysis Report Amendment
2022
Ongoing Environmental Studies

Ongoing environmental studies and analysis to support the EIS.

2022
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Water Resources Memo
  • Power Needs Analysis Report
  • DEIS Consultation Notes
2023
Regulatory Review Continues

Mission Ridge works with agencies to advance the project towards approvals.

2023
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Mission Ridge Expansion - Secondary Access Report
  • Analysis of 5 Secondary Road Options to Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort
  • Verification of Wetland Boundaries Memo
  • Traffic Impact Analysis Report Amendment
2024
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Wetland Delineation and Stream Typing Report for Mission Ridge
  • Cascade Red Fox: Supplemental to the SEPA Wildlife Report
  • Utility Corridor: Supplemental to the SEPA Fish and Wildlife Report
  • Power Needs Analysis Amendment Letter
  • Traffic Impact Analysis Report
2025
Studies/Reports Completed
  • Mission Ridge Alternative Utility Route
  • Utility Corridor: Supplemental to the SEPA Fish and Wildlife Report
  • Mission Ridge Plants and Animals Resource Report
2025
DEIS Anticipated for Public Comment

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement is expected to be released for public comment.